Richmond has its own affiliate of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. The Richmond Business Alliance promotes businesses and professionals affirming to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

The chamber brings together individuals and organizations from across various sectors of the business community to experience unique commercial, educational, networking, and social programming opportunities that increase visibility and promote economic success.

With monthly mixers and educational seminars, Richmond's businesses now have a direct link to supporting the LGBT community. Take a look at photos from previous events.

Just a few days after Christmas, Caroline and brother sat in her car while running errands. Music was playing from Caroline’s iPhone and her brother went to change the song. That’s when he noticed her phone’s background, a rainbow-clad image associated with LGBTQ pride. Without warning, he asked his sister, “Are you gay?”